Representing Transocean in congressional investigations is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Its team is led by mass-torts partner John Beisner.

Texas Lawyer featured Clingman in a September 2008 article about “extraordinary women in the law.” She is involved in efforts to increase diversity in the energy and environmental industry. She also co-founded an advisory board for children at risk.